Black History Month
John Akomfrah 'Mimesis: African Soldier' community opening
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Friday 25th Oct 2024
10:00am
- Age
- All ages
Bring your community group to a special
pre-opening of John Akomfrah’s powerful film - Mimesis: African Soldier.
Originally commissioned as part of 14-18 NOW to commemorate the centenary of
the First World War, it is now in Glasgow Life Museums’ collection (jointly owned
with Bristol Museum and Art Gallery). It’s the first time this work will be shown in
Scotland. Don't miss it!
Book a FREE place GoMABookings@glasgowlife.org.uk
Image shows a still from John Akomfrah; Mimesis : African Soldier, 2018
(Three channel HD colour video installation, 7.1 sound
Dimensions variable, 73 minutes)
Courtesy Smoking Dogs Films and Lisson Gallery.
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Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and water bowls can be provided.
Hearing loop
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Baby changing
Baby feeding
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By train
GoMA is a short walk from both Glasgow Queen Street and Central stations.
The nearest subway station is Buchanan Street.
By bus
The gallery is located less than a 10 minute walk from Buchanan Bus Station.